Project Manager, Product Supply Chain

BIOMARIN; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Cork is seeking a Project Manager for its Product Supply Chain. The role involves overseeing project planning and execution, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in project management and strong leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for collaboration across teams and responsibilities include risk management and documentation. Approximately 15% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience managing complex projects, preferably in life sciences.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor project costs and ensure they stay within budget and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or project management

Master's degree or PMP certification

Job description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well‑understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first‑to‑market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting‑edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Project Manager, Product Supply Chain

Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork

Summary Description:

Over sees and leads projects in support of early programs Product Supply Chain Teams and Commercial Value Chain Teams, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves planning, executing, and closing out projects, managing teams, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Key responsibilities include developing project plans, managing budgets and schedules, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution: Developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies
• Budget & Schedule Management: Monitoring project costs, tracking spending, and ensuring projects stay within budget and on schedule
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact
• Team Leadership: Leading and motivating project teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring effective communication.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular updates, and managing expectations
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensuring projects adhere to relevant regulations, standards, and quality requirements
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate project documentation and providing regular progress reports to stakeholders
• Closeout and Evaluation: Overseeing project closeout activities, including final reports, financial reconciliation and lessons learned

Scope:

• Developing project proposals and cost estimates.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules, including milestones and deadlines.
• Conducting regular project status meetings and providing updates to stakeholders.
• Managing project scope changes and ensuring they are properly documented and approved.
• Ensuring that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• Managing project budgets and ensuring that spending is within the allocated limits.
• Managing project risks and developing mitigation plans.
• Leading and motivating project teams, including engineers, scientists and other professionals.
• Communicating with stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and regulatory agencies.

Education:

• Required: bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., science, engineering, or project management) is t required.
• Preferred: A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)

Experience:

• Project Management Expertise: 5-8 years of demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, preferably in the life sciences industry.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage conflicts and foster collaboration.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex situations, identify problems and develop effective solutions.
• Technical Proficiency: Understanding of relevant technologies, processes, and regulations within the life sciences industry.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of project budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant regulations, such as GMP, FDA regulations, and other industry‑specific standards.

Approximately 15% travel

Contacts:

TOPS and PSCT product teams, GSC Planning, Site SC and Operations, Regulatory, Commercial Ops., Master Data team, Logistics, Artwork / Packaging Operations, Quality, Finance and other functions as necessary

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.